Pilsen

Chicago, IL

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Pilsen - Chicago, IL

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Savor art and culture on Chicago’s Lower West Side

Artistic Urban Multicultural Up-and-Coming Vibrant Historic

Located on the Lower West Side of Chicago, Pilsen is a vibrant neighborhood known for its many bold murals and exciting cultural offerings. Pilsen residents enjoy access to eclectic vintage stores, local coffee shops, and cozy cafes along with a host of bodegas, panaderias, and delicious Mexican cuisine on bustling West 18th Street.

Pilsen is home to the National Museum of Mexican Art, a respected cultural institution featuring a robust collection of high-quality works. There are also plenty of art galleries and studios in the neighborhood, contributing to Pilsen’s artistic reputation. Getting around from your Pilsen rental is simple with convenience to public buses, the Pink Line, and Metra as well as the Eisenhower, Dan Ryan, and Stevenson Expressways.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Pilsen is $2,173 for a studio, $2,522 for one bedroom, $3,201 for two bedrooms, and $4,335 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pilsen has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 561 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,173/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 733 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,522/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 971 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,201/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,068 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,335/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

90

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

64

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

92

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Women's Park and Gardens
  • Douglas Park and Community Center
  • McKinley Park
  • Dunbar Park
  • Field Museum of Natural History

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International
  • Chicago O'Hare International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.